vendetta

noun
UK: /venˈdet.ə/
US: /venˈdet.ə/

  1. A long and violent argument or fight between groups.

    1. The two families had a vendetta that lasted for years.
    2. The ongoing vendetta between the gangs made the city unsafe because of the attacks.

  2. A series of actions someone takes to harm someone who has harmed them.

    1. He started a vendetta against the man who stole his car.
    2. The reporter seemed to be on a personal vendetta to ruin the politician's career.

Synonyms

rivalry quarrel conflict dispute feud

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vendetta" in English means: A long and violent argument or fight between groups., A series of actions someone takes to harm someone who has harmed them..

The phonetic transcription of "vendetta" is /venˈdet.ə/ in British English and /venˈdet.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vendetta": rivalry, quarrel, conflict, dispute, feud.

Example usage of "vendetta": "The two families had a vendetta that lasted for years.". More examples on the page.